Leticia, also known as Leticija, is a city in southern Colombia located on the border with Brazil and Peru, at the confluence of the Amazon and Javari rivers. The city has a tropical rainforest climate with average temperatures ranging from 25°C to 32°C throughout the year. Leticia was founded in 1867 as a trading post and has a rich history as a hub for rubber and other rainforest products. It is also home to a diverse indigenous population, including the Ticuna, Yagua, and Cocama peoples, who have preserved their traditional cultures and languages.
Geographic Data for Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia
| Latitude | -4° -12.917' |
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| Longitude | -69° -56.434' |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |